After the market close this Thursday April 16, 2009 Harley-Davidson said that its first-quarter profit was $117.3 million, or 50 cents per share, compared with $187.6 million, or 79 cents per share for same quarter 1 year-ago Revenue fell 2% to $1.29 billion. However, the company said its earnings were negatively impacted by a few […]
Archive for April, 2009
Harley-Davidson First Quarter Profit Falls.
Published by April 16th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson’s new chief executive officer Keith Wandell will receive a base salary of $975,000 plus other compensation. He will replace Harley CEO James Ziemer on May 1 – Rumor is that American Ironhorse Motorcycles is idling, meaning not building bikes, just doing administrative work. They can contact me for any precision – I am supporting […]
Rising unemployment and falling business activity have caused consumer confidence and spending to tumble. At the same time it has never been a better time to buy anything…including motorcycles. Every company is proposing incentives, including Big Dog motorcycles. The manufacturer just launched its “Wind Chill” program, a retail incentive which provides new buyers cash allowances […]
As I reported in former posts under the title “What Some Website Owners Don’t Want You To Know”, few really understand website traffic analysis. In part, it is due to the use of free “website traffic analysis programs” compiling number of logs hitting a server (where the website is hosted), but without being able to distinguish […]
Roland Sands Design introduces their new Tracker Grips. Wrapped with Renthal™ rubber to ensure that your hand never slips off, no matter how hard you twist the throttle. These grips feature RSD speed-dots to compliment the RSD Venturi Speed 7 air cleaner and RSD wheels. They are also CNC- Machined from billet aluminum and are […]
A Letter From Matt Levatich New President And COO Of Harley-Davidson To The US Dealers Network
Published by April 15th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After being responsible for overseeing the European launch of Buell in 1997, then coordinating Harley’s suppliers with its 5 US factories, then being appointed Managing Director of MV Augusta when Harley-Davidson bought the Italian brand in August 2008, Matt Levatich will become May 1st the new Harley-Davidson President and COO. Below is a letter he just […]
Evidently, Cyclesmiths™ Banana boards have a distinct look with their long shape and curved front & rear tips. They feature a high-grip rubber surface that is riveted to the footboard for a very cool look.
The Biggest Boyz & Girlz Loserz Of The Motorcycle Industry
Published by April 15th, 2009 in Editorial.The contest is set. There are 19 contestants in all with a combined weight of 4,775 pounds. Whew! That’s over two tons. They have a lot of work ahead of them. The hard work to lose weight will last until October where during Biketoberfest they will have the finally at the Broken Spoke. There is a […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. Exclusive Interview.
Published by April 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The TV show series will start on Spike May 31 at 10 pm est.
With its very high gas tank, all its hand made parts and and fancy details, what a better name for this 3-wheeler than “High Roller”. Built by british shop “Destiny Cycles”, I can imagine it rolling down London West End financial district, scaring the hell out of these ex High Rollers […]
Billy Lane Plea Deal Reaches An Impasse
Published by April 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Billy Lane’s DUI manslaughter case went again before a Brevard County, FL circuit judge this morning at 9 am. Attorneys were expected to notify the court of their progress on plea negotiations. It was expected that Billy Lane would enter a plea deal this morning. But Billy’s attorney Eisenmenger stated again that he disagrees with […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates Harlistas
Published by April 13th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s called market segmentation or the strategy consisting of dividing the market into distinct groups who have distinct needs, wants and behavior and to communicate to each segment with a specific message . And if you already know that in 2025 half of the US population will have a Hispanic origin, no wonder that Harley-Davidson […]
The VAIL (left picture) is a non-directional, split, 5-spoke design developed to maximize light effect created by ever-changing angles on the individual spokes. Vail’s sophisticated simplicity provides a sleek universal style for Baggers and Choppers alike. The SIOUX is a perfect match for any tribal, flame, or wildly painted bike style.
In the series Best Of the “Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show”, this cute both simple and sophisticated little chopper named “Build A Billy”. It won the title in the category “Modified Harley-Davidson”. It was built by famous German builder Thunderbike, a shop whose custom bikes received a lot of gold during these last 3 years. […]
New tattoo designs are created all the time. But always inspired by the past. This just released book is a compilation of interesting designs inspired by many different cultural sources. Totems, talismans, free-form, repetitive graphics? In this book, you should find all the resources you need to make your choice. And before you commit you […]
American Chopper Kicks Off 6th Season
Published by April 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Difficult to believe that the Teutels are returning to The Learning Channel for a 6th season of “American Chopper”. Like it or not, it is the proof that they still have a very large audience. Trust me, TV channels are not in the charity business and only go to programming bringing a big audience = commercial advertising […]
Hot from the CNC machine and just landing here from Sweden, a new quite good looking jockey shift with integrated lever for hydraulic operation. The jokey shift comes as a complete kit with a mounting braket utilizing the rear engine mount for big twins(not Twin cam),and steel braided hydraulic clutch line. You can call Martin in […]
Spectro Answers Your Motorcycle Oil Questions.
Published by April 11th, 2009 in Driveline and Engines.Question 1: My dealer says I have to use the OEM lubricant in my motorcycle or my warranty is void. Answer: This is not true and may, in fact, be illegal. Have the dealer put this in writing on his letterhead. We doubt he will. All you need to do to fulfill your warranty requirements […]
Got an old “Flatty”? (I am searching for a good one..). Look at what you can do with it when using the new components offered by Paughco to resurrect the 45’s. You can buy from them their new rigid frame and transmission plate (don’t use the 3-speed an […]
Very interesting series of microphone inspired taillights for your retro or vintage project. They are cast in aluminum and also available in yellow or red brass (my preference). Bolted to a powder coated computer cut bracket they are ready to plug & play day & night. $250. Available at a small shop in Texas called […]
It’s again this time of the year when eggs and other treats are going to be delivered and hidden by the Easter Bunny with children looking for them when they wake up Saturday morning. So, enjoy your Easter Weekend, indulge yourself with some chocolate stolen from your kids, and ride safe with your friends.
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Black Leather, Fast Bike And Greasy Hair. Is It You?
Published by April 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.If it is…read this letter sent to me by Mike Seate, publisher of the Café Racer Magazine. “Build ‘Em Up, Show ‘Em Off. Got something cool, fast and sleek in your garage? Café Racer magazine, the U.S.-based quarterly, is hosting a trio of Ride-In Bike Shows this summer. The first event jumps off on June […]
The “custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show” attracts builders from all over Europe but also custom bikes from all kind of pedigrees. And only a flamboyant Italian could build such an outrageous Ducati. Did you say speed and style? Worls well with girls of all nationalities. No website, but an email if you want to know more about […]
Hitting The Race Track With The New RevTech 125″
Published by April 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Need to evaluate a new engine? To convince all the custom motorcycle scene to use it? Just ask a couple of well-known Custom Builders to build a custom bike fitted with your new motor and send them speeding around a racetrack. It’s exactly what Custom Chrome did with their brand new RevTech 125”, proposing Builders […]
